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Spotify Listeners
1
Monthly · needs push
Apple Music Releases
8
2018 – 2026
Facebook Fans
1,007
Warm audience
Airbit Plays
5.3K
Beat marketplace
Latest Drop
Pay It Forward
Mar 13, 2026
Today's Action Items
4 pending
Social Inbox5 unread
JR
@jroc_beatsIG2m
🔥 "Matched Energy" hitting different at 3am no cap
KS
@kingstyle_TW8m
When does the full project drop?? Need this ASAP
TR
@trap.reviewYT22m
Best production on the track. Who did the beats?
Website Traffic
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Visits Today
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Visits This Week
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Spotify
Primary Platform · Updated live from API
668
Monthly Listeners
from Spotify for Artists
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Followers
8
Releases
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Popularity Score
5.3K
Airbit Plays
Your Tracks on Spotify
1
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Matched Energy
Single · 2026
2
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Pay It Forward
Single · Mar 2026
3
SP
From the Concrete
Single · 2019
2019
4
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When I Stop Breathing
Single · 2018
2018
5
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Scars
Single · 2018
2018
Spotify Growth PrioritiesWhat Moves the Algorithm
Saves First
100 targeted saves triggers Discover Weekly. Run Meta ads to Spotify saves — $200 budget, US hip-hop fans 18-34. This is your #1 lever right now.
Pitch Editorial
Submit "Matched Energy" to Spotify editorial playlists via Spotify for Artists at least 7 days before any release. Free. One placement changes everything.
Skip Rate
Check your skip rate in Spotify for Artists. If over 40% in first 30 seconds, rework the intro. The algorithm deprioritizes high-skip tracks instantly.
DistroKid Platform Tracker
Select platform:
Facebook Fans
1,007
Unread Messages
5
Across platforms
Airbit Followers
5.3K
Best Platform
TikTok
Highest growth potential
Inbox — All Platforms5 unread
JR
@jroc_beatsIG2m ago
🔥 "Matched Energy" hitting different at 3am no cap
KS
@kingstyle_TW8m ago
When does the full project drop?? Need this ASAP
TR
@trap.reviewYT22m ago
Best production on the track. Who did the beats?
MV
@mvibe22TK40m ago
duet this wit me 🙏 tryna blow up too
PH
@phbloggerIG1h ago
Would love to feature you in our next editorial — DM open
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Quick Templates
New Drop Blast
Announce a new release — hype, street, authentic.
Pre-Save Campaign
Drive pre-saves before release day.
Merch Drop
Push limited merch with urgency and scarcity.
Comeback Story Email
Personal story-driven email. Most powerful thing you can send right now.
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Campaigns
Recommended Budget
$200
Meta saves campaign
Target Audience
18–34 US
Hip-hop fans
Best Platform
Meta
Instagram + Facebook
Goal
Saves
Triggers Spotify algorithm
Active Marketing StrategiesAI Curated
Release Campaign Funnel
Tease → Drop → Push → Retarget across Meta + Google.
Fan Retargeting Loop
Re-engage listeners who saved tracks with lookalike audiences.
Viral Content Seeding
Push clips to TikTok, Reels, Shorts. A/B test hooks in the first 3 seconds.
Email Drip Sequences
Welcome → Exclusive content → Pre-save → Merch drop.
Playlist Pitching
Submit to editorial playlists 7 days pre-drop.
VIP Fan Program
Reward top listeners with early access and exclusive content.
Comeback Script — 60 secondsReady to Film
Hook — first 3 seconds
"I was gone for 10 years. Here's why I came back."
0:00 – 0:03Hook
Look directly into camera. Still. Serious.
"I was gone for 10 years. Here's why I came back."
0:03 – 0:12Origin
Voice drops low. Stay on face or cut to b-roll.
"When I was 8 years old, my brother got hit by a car and died. I took all his tapes. Started writing. Music was never a choice for me — it was survival."
0:12 – 0:25The Silence
Pause. Let it breathe. Then speak slow.
"Then life happened. I stepped away for a decade. No music. No studio. Just... silence."
Let 1–2 seconds of silence sit — it's powerful
0:25 – 0:40The Return
Energy shifts. Sit up. Eyes focused.
"But I never stopped being Mid-Night The Golden Soldier. I came back more focused, more authentic, more me than I've ever been. The hiatus didn't break me — it built me."
0:40 – 0:55The Music
New music starts playing under your voice.
"I just dropped 'Matched Energy' and 'Pay It Forward' — this is my reformed self. This is purpose. If you've ever had to start over, this music is for you."
0:55 – 1:00CTA
Point at camera. Text overlay: "Link in bio"
"Link in bio. Go stream it. I'm just getting started."
Caption — Copy & Paste
gone for 10 years. back with purpose.
lost my brother when I was 8. his tapes are why I rap. his memory is why I came back.
new music out now — "Matched Energy" + "Pay It Forward" — link in bio
#comeback #hiphop #rap #underground #realrap #Bristol #hiphopstory #motivation #newmusic2026 #midnightthegoldensoldier
Filming Tips
Set the mood
Film at night. Low light, one lamp to one side. The darkness matches the name — Mid-Night.
Use your music
Play "Matched Energy" low under your voice from the 40-second mark. End on the drop.
Don't over-edit
One cut max. Raw and real performs better than polished for comeback stories.
Best post time
Thursday or Friday, 7–9pm EST. Hit fans when they're winding down and scrolling.
Active Since
2018
First release
Comeback Year
2026
2 new drops
Top City
Bristol CT
Home market
Genre
Hip-Hop
Underground / Rap
Release Timeline
Release activity by year — 2026 comeback is the biggest push
Platform Reach
Facebook1,007
Airbit5,300 plays
Apple Music8 releases
Spotify1 listener
Growth Targets — 90 Days
Spotify Monthly Listeners
1→ target1,000
Facebook Fans
1,007→ target2,500
Email List
0→ target500
Active Playlists
8
Tracked · submit ready
Total Playlist Saves
27K+
Across tracked playlists
Best Fit
Underground 2026
23.3K saves · accept submissions
Submit Window
7 Days
Before release for editorial
Ready to submit "Matched Energy"?
This track fits 6 of 8 tracked playlists. Submit now while momentum is building from your 2026 comeback.
Track a PlaylistAI Research Included
Enter any Spotify playlist name and Claude will find its follower count, submission method, what artists are getting placed, and whether your music is a fit.
Playlist Name or URL
Artists Tracked
4
Similar underground rappers
Next Refresh
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Auto every 3 days
Top Strategy
TikTok
Most common growth tactic
Your Edge
Comeback Story
No rival can replicate
Suggested Artists to Watch
AI Recommended · 2026
Based on your genre, market, and style — artists you should be watching and learning from
Add Artist to TrackAI Research Included
Type any artist name and Claude will search the web for their current stats, strategies, recent releases, and growth tactics — then build a full profile automatically.
Artist Name
Stations Tracked
8
Accept submissions
Emails Ready
6
Direct contact available
Best First Move
Dopetrackz
Fastest to get on air
Priority Region
All US & Canada
Full North American circuit
Start your radio push this week
Submit "Matched Energy" to all 6 email stations below. Estimated time: 45 minutes total. Use your comeback story as the pitch.
Add a Radio StationAI Research Included
Enter any radio station name and Claude will find their submission contact, what they play, audience size, and whether your music is a fit.
Station Name or URL
Mid-Night The Golden Soldier
YouTube Channel · Open Channel
496
Subscribers
30.7K
Total Views
36
Videos
Your YouTube Stats — Live from API
Subscribers
Total Views
Watch Time (hrs)
Videos Uploaded
Avg Views/Video
Top Video Views
Channel URL
Subscribers
496
Channel growth
Total Views
30.7K
All time
Watch Time
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Hours watched
Videos
36
Uploaded
Avg Views
853
Per video
Video Content PlanPriority Order
Channels to Submit To
YouTube Growth RoadmapStep by Step
Month 1 — Foundation
Create channel with professional art. Upload comeback story Short. Upload 2 lyric videos. Submit to 3 reaction channels. Add channel link to every bio. Target: 50 subscribers.
Month 2-3 — Consistency
1 upload per week. Mix: Shorts, full lyric videos, behind-scenes, freestyles. Reply every comment first 100 subs. Enable monetization at 1K/4K hours. Target: 500 subscribers.
Month 4+ — Scale
Run $150 YouTube pre-roll ads. Collab videos with CT/NE rappers. Submit freestyle to Sway in the Morning. Every upload drives Spotify discovery. Target: 1,000+ subscribers.
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Revenue Tracker — What This Tab Does
Enter your monthly stream counts from each platform and this tab calculates your estimated royalty earnings. It also tracks merch, beat sales, live shows, and ad spend — giving you a complete picture of your music income vs. marketing cost. Update the numbers monthly from your DistroKid dashboard.
Track all income streams. Update monthly. This is what labels and managers look at first — knowing your numbers is non-negotiable.
Est. Monthly Revenue
$0
All sources combined
Streaming Royalties
$0
~$0.004 per stream
Ad Spend (Month)
$0
Current spend
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Income Tracker
Spotify Streams (monthly)
Apple Music Streams (monthly)
YouTube Views (monthly)
Merch Sales ($)
Beat Sales / Licensing ($)
Live Shows / Gigs ($)
Ad Spend This Month ($)
Revenue Breakdown
Enter your streams above to see your breakdown
90-Day Revenue Targets
Streaming Goal
$0→ target$50/mo
Total Monthly Revenue
$0→ target$200/mo
The Fan Funnel tracks your audience from first discovery all the way to superfan. World-class labels measure every stage. Most artists only focus on streams — that is a mistake.
Engagement Score
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Listeners → followers
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Top 1% of audience
Funnel Data Input
Spotify Monthly Listeners
Spotify Followers
Total Track Saves
Monthly Streams
Social Followers (all platforms)
Email List Size
Your Fan Funnel
Enter data left to see your funnel
What World-Class Labels Track at Your Stage
Save Rate Target
Industry benchmark is 9%. Your save rate above 15% signals superfan potential that labels pay attention to. Even with 1 listener — if they saved the track, that is 100% save rate.
Skip Rate Warning
Spotify kills songs with high skip rates in the first 30 seconds. Check your Spotify for Artists skip data. If it is above 40%, rework your intros to hook faster.
Geographic Focus
Labels want 70%+ listeners in a primary market. Concentrate your ads in CT, NY, NJ, MA first. Depth in one market beats shallow coverage in 50 cities.
Plan your releases like a label would. Every drop needs a 4-week campaign window. No more releasing music with no plan.
Next Release
Not Scheduled
Add one below
Days Until Drop
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Plan 4 weeks out
Releases This Year
2
2026 total
Cadence Target
1/Month
Algorithm loves consistency
Schedule a Release
Track/Project Name
Release Date
Type
Release Schedule
Matched Energy
Single · Released 2026
Pay It Forward
Single · Mar 13, 2026
Release Campaign Checklist4-Week Plan
Week 4 Before Drop
Submit to Spotify editorial. Start teaser content on TikTok/IG. Email pre-save campaign to your list.
Week 3 Before Drop
Post 3x TikTok/Reels snippets. Submit to radio stations. Reach out to blogs for premiere.
Week 2 Before Drop
Launch Meta pre-save ads ($50-100). Post countdown content. DM your top 50 fans personally.
Drop Day
Email blast to full list. Post across all platforms simultaneously. Go live on IG. Run ads from day 1.
Week After Drop
Scale winning ads. Reply to every comment and share. Pitch to playlist curators now that it has streams. Post reaction/behind-scenes content.
Your Electronic Press Kit is what labels, blogs, radio stations, and booking agents see first. Keep it current. Think of this as your business card to the music industry.
EPK Builder
Artist Name
Genre / Style
One-Line Bio (for pitches)
Full Bio (for press)
Press Contact Email
Booking Contact
Website / Linktree
EPK Preview
Mid-Night The Golden Soldier
Underground Hip-Hop · Bristol, CT
A comeback 10 years in the making...
What to Include in Every Pitch
Always include: Artist name, one-liner bio, streaming links, top track, contact info. Keep it under 200 words.
The hook: Your comeback story. Lead with the human angle — "I lost my brother at 8, music saved me, I came back after 10 years." That is more powerful than any metric.
Never do: Attachments. Long emails. Asking for favors. Mass copy-paste pitches. Fake stream counts. One email, one ask, one link.
Music Industry Contacts
Reviewers · Radio Stations · Promo Services · Labels — filtered for Hip-Hop / Rap / R&B
Hip-Hop Filtered
Ready to Contact
Showing
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contacts
US Based
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Domestic
Have Email
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Direct contact
Priority
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Underground focus
Add a Contact
Name
Email
Website
Type
Notes
Import & Quality ControlAI-Powered
Paste raw contact text from any source — directories, PDFs, spreadsheets. Claude extracts contacts, removes duplicates, flags incomplete entries, and lets you review before importing. Tip: paste 20-30 contacts at a time for best results — large batches can hit API limits.
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Sync Licensing Tracker
Film · TV · Commercials · Trailers · Video Games
One sync placement can pay $500–$50,000 and reach millions of new listeners overnight. This is the highest-leverage opportunity for an independent artist outside of streaming.
Opportunities Found
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Music supervisors
Submitted To
0
Active pitches
Best Track For Sync
Matched Energy
Emotional + cinematic
Est. Value
$500–$5K
Indie TV/film placement
Find Sync OpportunitiesAI-Powered Search
Claude searches for music supervisors, sync agencies, and licensing opportunities actively seeking underground Hip-Hop. Results are current — pulled from the web right now.
Category
Mood / Vibe
Track to Pitch
How Sync Licensing Works for Independent Artists
What Is It
A sync license is when your music is used in film, TV, ads, or games. You get paid a sync fee upfront PLUS ongoing royalties every time it airs. One placement on a Netflix show can pay $2,000–$10,000.
Why Your Music Fits
Conscious, emotional underground Hip-Hop is in high demand for documentaries, indie films, and streaming dramas. Your comeback story angle makes your music especially powerful for narrative content.
How to Submit
Music supervisors want: high-quality WAV file, metadata (BPM, key, mood tags), one-line description, and your contact info. No label required. Use the pitch generator above to create a submission-ready email.
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Booking & Venue Research
USA · Canada — Full North American Hip-Hop Circuit
Live shows build your local fanbase faster than anything else. One good show in your home state is worth 10,000 streams. Start local, build a reputation, expand the radius.
Venues Found
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Bookable venues
Contacted
0
Outreach sent
Your Base
Bristol, CT
Start here, expand out
Target Fee
$200–$500
Realistic for first shows
Find Venues & Booking ContactsAI-Powered Search
Claude searches for venues, promoters, open mic nights, and hip-hop events in your target area that book independent artists. Results are pulled live from the web.
Location
Venue Type
Show Size
Booking Strategy for Your Stage
Phase 1 — Open Mics
Start at open mics in Hartford, New Haven, and Springfield. Free to perform, builds local reputation fast, and gets you in front of promoters who run real shows. Do 5–10 open mics before pursuing paid bookings.
Phase 2 — Local Paid Shows
Target bars and small venues in CT that do hip-hop nights. Ask for a door deal first (you keep % of tickets sold) rather than a flat fee — easier to book when you have no draw yet. Build a 20-person loyal crowd.
Phase 3 — Regional Circuit
Once you have 3–5 local shows with good turnout, pitch yourself to promoters in major markets — NYC, Atlanta, Chicago, LA, Toronto. Use local show photos and videos as proof. A strong regional reputation travels nationally in the underground circuit.
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Release Campaign Generator
Day-by-day marketing plan built specifically for your release
Build Your CampaignAI-Generated
Track / Project Name
Release Date
Type
Marketing Budget
Track Description / Vibe (optional)
Goals for This Release
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Press & Blog Outreach
Hip-Hop blogs · Substack newsletters · YouTube channels · Music journalists — active right now in 2026
Contacts Found
0
Press outlets
Pitched
0
Outreach sent
Your Angle
10-Year Comeback
Most powerful hook
Best For
Matched Energy
Lead with newest
Find Press ContactsLive Web Search
Claude searches for hip-hop blogs, Substacks, YouTube channels, and music journalists who reviewed similar underground artists in the last 90 days. These are current — not a static directory.
Outlet Type
Focus
Release to Pitch
How to Pitch Press as an Independent Artist
Lead With Story
Journalists do not care about stream counts at your level. They care about a story worth telling. "Lost my brother at 8, came back after 10 years" is a headline. Lead with that in the first sentence. Every time.
One Song, One Ask
Send one track — your best and most recent. One streaming link. One specific ask: "Would you consider a review of this track?" Not your whole catalog, not three singles, not a press kit attachment. One thing.
Blogs Over Magazines
Independent blogs and Substacks with 2,000–20,000 readers respond to independent artists. Major magazines do not. A review on a respected underground blog reaches the exact listeners who will become your fans.
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AI Press Release Writer
Professional press releases written in your voice — ready to send to blogs, radio stations, and music journalists
Build Your Press ReleaseAI-Generated
Release Title
Release Date
Type
Distribution
Track Description / Key Themes
Tone
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Grants & Funding Finder
Music grants · Artist development funds · NEA · CT state arts · National & Canada programs
Most independent artists never apply for grants because they don't know they exist. Connecticut has state arts funding, there are federal NEA programs, and dozens of foundations specifically fund independent hip-hop artists. This tab finds them.
Grants Found
0
Funding opportunities
Applied To
0
Submitted applications
Total Available
$0
Est. from found grants
Your State
Connecticut
Start with CT Arts Council
Find Grants & FundingLive Web Search
Claude searches for currently open grant programs, application deadlines, and funding opportunities for independent hip-hop artists. Includes federal, state, private foundation, and industry-specific programs.
Category
Region
Deadline
How to Win Grants as an Independent Hip-Hop Artist
Your Story Wins Grants
Grant committees fund artists with compelling narratives. Your story — loss at 8, music as survival, 10-year return — is exactly the kind of human impact story arts foundations are looking for. Lead every application with it.
Start With CT First
State arts councils (CT, NY, MA, CA, etc.) have direct grants for state-based artists with far less competition than national programs. Apply to your home state first to build a track record, then use those awards to strengthen national and Canadian applications.
Apply Early & Often
Most artists apply to 1-2 grants. Serious artists apply to 10-20 per year. Approval rates are often 10-15% — meaning you need volume. Set a goal of one grant application per week during open cycles.
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Mentions & Monitoring
Every place your name appears online — blogs · playlists · radio · social · press · forums
Never scanned
Total Mentions
0
Verified results
New Since Last Scan
0
Fresh mentions
Platforms Found
0
Unique sites
Sentiment
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Overall tone
Search Parameters
Claude searches the web for every mention of your name and artist alias across multiple platforms, then verifies each result is a real mention of YOU — not another artist or a false positive. Unverified results are flagged and excluded from your count.
Search Terms
Platform Focus
Time Range
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Catalog Intelligence
Song-level breakdown · Pattern recognition · Replicate your best work
Songs Tracked
0
In catalog
Top BPM Range
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Your sweet spot
Top Key
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Most used
Top Mood
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Dominant vibe
Your Catalog
Add Song
Title
Year
BPM
Key
Mood
Sample Type
Hook timing (sec)
Total length (sec)
Structure
Spotify streams
Airbit plays
Notes
AI Song AnalysisClaude
Select a song from your catalog then hit Analyze to get a deep breakdown — what makes it work, how it compares to your other tracks, and what to replicate.
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Audience Psychology
Fan segmentation · Behavior patterns · Trigger insights · How to move people, not just reach them
👂
Casual Listeners
Awareness stage
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Est. from monthly listeners
Heard you once. Don't follow yet. Need 3–5 exposures before they convert.
Move them with
Hooks that hit in the first 30 seconds. Consistency of release.
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Core Fans
Engagement stage
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Est. from social followers
Follow you. Listen to new releases. Share occasionally. Your real audience.
Move them with
Behind-the-scenes content. Story posts. Direct acknowledgment of their loyalty.
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Superfans
Your 1,000 true fans
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Est. from Airbit + engagement
Buy beats. Comment on every post. Share without being asked. These are your business.
Move them with
Exclusive access. Early listens. Personal messages. Make them feel like insiders.
Save vs Skip Tracking
Enter data from Spotify for Artists. Found under each song — Saves rate shows what people like enough to return to. Skip rate shows where you lose them.
Video Retention Tracking
Enter YouTube analytics data. Average view duration shows where people drop off — this tells you if your hooks are landing and your verses are holding attention.
Content Trigger MatrixWhat Moves Your Audience
Rate how your audience responds to each content type based on your experience. This builds a picture of what triggers action vs what gets scrolled past.
Audience Psychology ReportAI Generated
Hit "Run Full Analysis" to generate your audience psychology report
⚡ Decision Engine
What should you do next?
Tell the engine where you are right now and it will tell you exactly what to do — ranked by impact, with risk vs reward for each move.
Your Current SituationTell it the truth
The more honest you are, the better the recommendations. This is not about looking good — it is about getting the right direction.
Time available per week
Budget available
Strongest skill right now
Biggest bottleneck right now
Primary goal right now
Last release was
Anything else the engine should know? (optional)
⚙ Automation Layer
From operator → system manager
Set it up once. The system watches your numbers, fires alerts when something needs your attention, and generates your weekly strategy report automatically.
Last check-in
Never
Active Alerts
0 alerts
No active alerts — run a check-in to scan your data
Follow-Up Tasks
0 pending
No tasks yet
Scheduled ReportsAuto-generated
Weekly Strategy Report
Every Monday: AI analyzes your week — what moved, what stalled, what to do differently.
Day:
Monthly Deep Dive
1st of every month: Full career assessment — growth, missed opportunities, next month priorities.
Release Countdown Alerts
Fires alerts at 30 days, 14 days, 7 days, and 3 days before a scheduled release with specific actions for each milestone.
Alert RulesWhat triggers a notification
Report
🎯 Sync Readiness System
Turn your catalog into a licensable weapon
Every track scored for sync placement potential. Tag scenes, track versions, and know exactly which songs are ready to pitch — and which need work first.
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Overall Catalog Score
Track Readiness Scores
Edit Track Sync Tags
Available Versions
Scene Types (fits in)
Metadata & Delivery
Mood / Emotional Tags
One-Line Sync Pitch (for supervisors)
Ready to Pitch Now0 tracks
Score your tracks above to see which are pitch-ready
📊 Deep Analytics
What is actually connecting with people?
Enter your real numbers from Spotify for Artists and YouTube Studio. The engine finds patterns, identifies your top locations for ads and shows, and tells you exactly what is working.
Total Streams
0
All platforms
Top Platform
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Most plays
Top City
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Target for ads & shows
Avg Completion
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Listen-through rate
Auto-Pull Data
Live from APIs
Automatically fetch your latest numbers from connected platforms. YouTube uses your existing API key. Spotify pulls monthly listener count from your proxy.
DistroKid Report ParserPaste → Auto-extract
Copy the text from your DistroKid earnings report or Spotify for Artists summary and paste it here. Claude extracts all the stream counts, earnings, and song data automatically.
Platform BreakdownUpdated automatically + manual
Enter stream counts from each platform. Find these in Spotify for Artists, YouTube Studio, Apple Music for Artists, etc.
Top Songs Performance
Add per-song data from Spotify for Artists — streams, saves, skip rate, and completion rate for each track.
Listener LocationsTarget for ads & shows
Enter your top cities from Spotify for Artists (Audience tab) and YouTube Analytics (Geography). These drive your show booking and ad targeting decisions.
Active Playlist Placements
Track which playlists your songs are currently on. Find these in Spotify for Artists under each song — it shows playlist names and follower counts.
Skip Rate & Retention Insights
Enter song data above with skip rates to see actionable insights here.
Analytics Intelligence Report
AI Generated
Enter your data above then hit Run Deep Analysis to get your intelligence report
Configure your API connections. Each key is saved securely in your browser and sent to your server proxies. Green check = confirmed working. Red = not configured or failing.
APIs Connected
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of 5 total
Server Proxy
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trapbeatsonline.com/api
Last Tested
Never
Click Test All below
AI
Anthropic (Claude AI)
Powers AI Brief, rival research, playlist intel, radio research
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Get from: console.anthropic.com → API Keys → Create Key
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Spotify
Artist profile, top tracks, follower count — already configured
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Get from: developer.spotify.com/dashboard → Create App → copy Client ID and Secret
Client ID
Client Secret
Artist ID
YT
YouTube Data API v3
Subscriber count, views, recent videos — auto-updates every hour
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Get from: console.cloud.google.com → New Project → Enable YouTube Data API v3 → Credentials → Create API Key
YouTube API Key
Channel ID
If YouTube shows nothing: The API key must be saved in
public_html/api/config.php on your server. Edit that file directly in cPanel File Manager and paste your key next to YOUTUBE_API_KEY. Then delete the cache file at public_html/api/cache/youtube.json to force a fresh fetch.
FB
Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)
Live campaign stats, spend, reach, clicks, CTR
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Get from: business.facebook.com → Settings → System Users → Generate Token → permissions: ads_read, ads_management, business_management
Access Token
Ad Account ID
Instagram Account ID (optional)
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Platform Stats (Manual)
Update your streaming numbers monthly from each platform's artist dashboard
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These stats can only be pulled manually — streaming platforms don't expose listener counts in their public APIs. Update monthly from your DistroKid dashboard and each platform's artist portal.
Spotify Listeners
Spotify Followers
Apple Music Plays
Amazon Music Plays
TikTok Uses
YouTube Music Plays
Deezer Plays
TIDAL Plays
Airbit Plays
Direct Server Config (Most Reliable)
For the most reliable setup, edit your API keys directly in cPanel:
1. Log into cPanel → File Manager → public_html/api/config.php
2. Click Edit → paste your API keys next to each
3. Save the file
4. Delete
5. Reload your dashboard — YouTube stats will populate automatically
1. Log into cPanel → File Manager → public_html/api/config.php
2. Click Edit → paste your API keys next to each
define() line3. Save the file
4. Delete
public_html/api/cache/youtube.json to force YouTube to re-fetch5. Reload your dashboard — YouTube stats will populate automatically